FILM 72H - FILM AND AMERICAN CULTURE HONORS

    Recent Professors
    A. Apicella, J. Poster, A. Harrington
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Spring 2024, Fall 2023
    Class Size
    20–22 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    This course introduces students to the critical study of the representation and construction of American culture in film. Lectures, readings and screenings focus on the cinematic depiction of values and major events, political and social realities, and the portrayal of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and class. Special attention will be paid to issues unique to documentary films: objectivity and subjectivity, ethical considerations, aesthetic developments, and production practices. As an honors course, students will encounter more demanding film texts as well as challenging readings in the areas of race, class, sexuality and gender criticism and theory. Enriched assignments will require a higher level of engagement expressed in written and oral forms. Credit may be earned in either HUM 72 or 72H, but not both.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 12:30pm–1:45pm, Thu 2:00pm–4:50pm, Tue 2:00pm–4:50pm